conceded

Example Sentences

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The government’s lawyers knew it and conceded that they could not distinguish our case from the judge’s prior ruling, and she granted the writ the same day.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

They've also conceded an equaliser in the 87th minute and a winner also in the 87th minute.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The New York Times conceded in August 2016 that Mr. Obama’s pursuit of “executive power without apology . . . will shape the presidency for decades to come.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

RBC Capital Markets analyst Trung Huynh conceded Friday that the data was “likely to be received negatively,” even though “comparison early into launch should be considered immaterial.”

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

“Point taken,” she conceded, then gagged as I opened the door a bit wider to let in fresh air.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros